Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 364-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. In 2008 we opened St. Francis Medical Center to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 172-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level IIIA Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Care Unit, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services, and Critical Care Unit. It is also serves as Southern Colorados home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical helicopter service. Its an incredible time to join us as we celebrate our sixth consecutive year as one of Americas 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades and recent Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorados top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career youve always wanted. For more information about Penrose St. Francis Health Services, visit(link removed).

Accountable for making decisions supported by policy based on confidential financial information both from the facility and from patients to determine qualification for CICP (as applicable), Centura Charity programs, or payment arrangements. Utilizes scheduling and registration information to verify coverage and authorization for all scheduled procedures. After verification of benefits and authorization, HBA/FC populates price estimate tool to decide patient portion. Makes calls to patients, doctors offices, and hospital departments to gather sufficient information to obtain authorization and benefits Collection of patient portion. Acts as a liaison between the patients, physicians, patient clinics, case management, centralized billing office, third party Medicaid eligibility vendor and community agencies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1 year healthcare experience

Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding Medical terminology with good customer service skills.

Preferred knowledge of registration and billing and credit scoring.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

CPR Certification (as required by facility)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert/lift up to 10 lbs. force occasionally.

Important notification to applicants as of Nov. 20, 2014:Effective Jan. 1, 2015, Centura Health will no longer hire tobacco users in Colorado and Kansas. The change to our policy doesnot apply to associates hired on or before Dec. 31, 2014. Centura Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.